UHS hosts cardiology wing grand opening ceremony
(Zachary Meseck photo)
NORWICH – UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital held a grand opening ceremony on Wednesday, displaying its multi-million dollar cardiology wing renovation, and receiving more than $700,000 in funds raised for their upcoming capital project.
Representatives of the hospital said the cardiology wing renovation cost the hospital approximately $4.5 million, with several million dollars more needed for the rest of the planned capital project.
On Wednesday, UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital representatives announced that they had received $743,000 in donations to help them continue with their planned expansion, which is scheduled to take approximately 24 months.
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital Director of Fundraising and Business Development Melissa Stagnaro said the project will cost approximately $20 million in total.
Stagnaro said with $4.5 million going towards the cardiology wing, $15.5 million will go towards other projects including moving the location of the emergency room.
She said around $9 million of the project will be paid for by New York State's Department of Health, but the hospital is still seeking additional funds for the rest of the project.
CEO and President of UHS Chenango Memorial Drake Lamen, MD, spoke at the event, and said healthcare in Chenango County relies on the hospital's partnership with its community.
"Our cardiology renovation is just the beginning," said Lamen.
He said the hospital has also spent over $4 million moving its lab, pushing it closer to the emergency room to improve efficiency.
According to Cardiologist Dr. James O’Brien, Chenango Memorial's Heart Care Center was previously located on the northernmost wing of the hospital, near the emergency room.
O’Brien said this new move and renovation was focused on adding space and complimenting services for local heart care patients in need of additional care.
He said the new location has an entrance off the main lobby and offers easy access and parking for all those utilizing the service.
“Before this center opened, people may have traveled up to an hour one way to receive cardiac treatment,” said O’Brien. “The reality is that due to that distance, many people may have opted not to seek treatment at all.”
He said this facility upgrade serves as a gateway for local individuals to receive initial treatment and eventually maintenance.
One of the many new services now offered at the new UHS Cardiology is Cardiac Rehabilitation. Cardiac Rehab, also known as Phase 2 Rehab, is a specially monitored low pace exercise program, where heart care patients wear wireless heart monitoring devices with constant nurse supervision.
O'Brien said this program is important for recovering patients after heart condition treatment. Previously recovery was not offered locally, requiring individuals travel out of the area.
To make an appointment or for more information about the services offered locally, call 337-4215.
Representatives of the hospital said the cardiology wing renovation cost the hospital approximately $4.5 million, with several million dollars more needed for the rest of the planned capital project.
On Wednesday, UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital representatives announced that they had received $743,000 in donations to help them continue with their planned expansion, which is scheduled to take approximately 24 months.
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital Director of Fundraising and Business Development Melissa Stagnaro said the project will cost approximately $20 million in total.
Stagnaro said with $4.5 million going towards the cardiology wing, $15.5 million will go towards other projects including moving the location of the emergency room.
She said around $9 million of the project will be paid for by New York State's Department of Health, but the hospital is still seeking additional funds for the rest of the project.
CEO and President of UHS Chenango Memorial Drake Lamen, MD, spoke at the event, and said healthcare in Chenango County relies on the hospital's partnership with its community.
"Our cardiology renovation is just the beginning," said Lamen.
He said the hospital has also spent over $4 million moving its lab, pushing it closer to the emergency room to improve efficiency.
According to Cardiologist Dr. James O’Brien, Chenango Memorial's Heart Care Center was previously located on the northernmost wing of the hospital, near the emergency room.
O’Brien said this new move and renovation was focused on adding space and complimenting services for local heart care patients in need of additional care.
He said the new location has an entrance off the main lobby and offers easy access and parking for all those utilizing the service.
“Before this center opened, people may have traveled up to an hour one way to receive cardiac treatment,” said O’Brien. “The reality is that due to that distance, many people may have opted not to seek treatment at all.”
He said this facility upgrade serves as a gateway for local individuals to receive initial treatment and eventually maintenance.
One of the many new services now offered at the new UHS Cardiology is Cardiac Rehabilitation. Cardiac Rehab, also known as Phase 2 Rehab, is a specially monitored low pace exercise program, where heart care patients wear wireless heart monitoring devices with constant nurse supervision.
O'Brien said this program is important for recovering patients after heart condition treatment. Previously recovery was not offered locally, requiring individuals travel out of the area.
To make an appointment or for more information about the services offered locally, call 337-4215.
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